As a backcountry skier with a penchant for long days out in the mountains, the minimalist, lightweight Descensionist by Patagonia has always been my go to backpack. In need of an upgrade after many years of logging endless vertical in the Tetons, I was thrilled to give the new iteration of this Patagonia classic a […]
The Patagonia Stormstride Jacket is a low-profile yet handsome piece of outerwear effective in its intended use: backcountry travel. However, like many other Patagonia products I’ve owned over the years, I would not hesitate to wear it at the resort, around town, or on a backpacking overnight trip. I tested the Stormstride Jacket on a […]
Black Diamond’s Recon X is like a great backcountry chief made into tech: It’s powerful yet efficient, simple but smart. What it may lack in some of the features of fancier beacons that guides swear and SAR need for big searches, it has everything for your next adventure with your trusted partners pushing into the […]
Sure, shells get all the attention. But puffies can save your life. Adventuring out in the cold is risky. If you get injured, you might very well go hypothermic before help and an evac can arrive. A good puffer can take care of that. Yes, being wet and wind-blown makes for a miserable time. But […]
I hit up Mike at Mountain Weekly News about what radios he has been using in the backcountry for splitboarding. My BCA 2.0 Link Radio after years of abuse and use had finally had enough. I was in the market for something a lil more compact and the BCA Mini was one on my short […]
A life of the happy grind goes better when you Push Play on some Skullcandy. A soundtrack makes long runs fly by, turns solo ski days into a movie, and helps you multi-task like a boss. That’s what Skullcandy was founded on, and their Push Play earbuds promise to hold on no matter what you’re […]
The 2025 CES event has arrived to delight tech and outdoor fans just like me. Every year this event shows us what tomorrow may bring and this year continues that tradition. Through its displays of new technology, CES shows us what the future holds. If you enjoy outdoor adventures or want to travel sustainably, then […]
The Ortovox 32L Switchback Backpack just about ticks all the boxes on what I need when splitboarding in the backcountry. I took the Ortovox Switchback 32 out on a day touring on Teton Pass and found this bag to be as comfortable as it is practical, allowing me to move through the mountains with ease. […]
Reliable power is one element outdoor enthusiasts and tough environment professionals cannot live without. When you’re miles away from civilization, you rely on a dependable supply of power to be the backbone of your experience: to charge important appliances, energize tools, or simply to be powered and lit up at the base camp. We know […]
The Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody is a versatile layer that can be used as a mid-layer or outer layer. Is it the warmest puffy out there ? Definitely not, but you’d be hard-pressed to find an insulating layer that is as light, warm, and versatile as this one. One day it can be your around-town […]